Trolling

/ˈtrōliNG/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or practice of trolling (as defined above).

Her trolling became so notorious that she was eventually ignored by most users.

verb

The act of intentionally provoking or upsetting someone online by posting inflammatory or off-topic messages.

He was banned from the forum for trolling other users in the comment section.

To fish by pulling a baited line or lure behind a boat.

They spent the afternoon trolling on the lake, hoping to catch some fish.

Derived from the word 'troll', which originally referred to a method of fishing.

internet trolling

Deliberately provoking others online to elicit emotional responses.

troll farm

A group of social media accounts created to spread misinformation or provoke reaction.

troll the trolls

To mock or retaliate against those who engage in trolling behavior.

provocation

An action that provokes someone to react.

disruption

A disturbance or interruption of the normal flow of things.

baiting

Luring someone into a trap or a confrontation.

To mess with someone for fun or amusement.

Just trolling my friends, nothing serious.

To engage in playful or lighthearted teasing.

She was just trolling him for the sake of fun.